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Independent contractors, and others so far shut out, can begin applying for state unemployment on Saturday

Hundreds of thousands of independent contractors and other people so far snagged in the system will be able to begin making successful claims starting Saturday.

Bumps at U.S. 2 bridge to be smoothed over soon

The notable bumps at a joint on U.S. 2’s Pilchuck River Bridge

Inside the Monroe Police unit dedicated to homeless people

The Police Department’s community outreach program that helps address homelessness in the city recently put a new officer on its team.

Input sought on Everett Transit’s future

The city’s bus system wants your input on how well it runs and what path it should take

Roller derby teams collide

Roller derbiers from the Strawberry City Roller Derby Club of Marysville and the Tilted Thunder Rail Birds of Seattle took on mock personas to form teams called the Sugar Rush and The Cybugs for a “Wreck-It Ralph” movie-themed fundraiser game Saturday, Aug. 17 on the floor of Everett Community College’s gym. The Sugar Rush are in pink, and Cybugs in black. The games had obstacles and power-ups like a video game. The Tilted Thunder will have games in Monroe Dec. 16 and in Everett Dec. 30 this year. Strawberry City is hosting a boot camp for new skaters to learn roller derby starting Sept. 9 at Mondays and Thursdays at the Marysville Skate Center. See its website www.strawberrycityrollerderby.com for details on that.

Machias shooter lied to cops on some details

Police have collected new information that shows the man who shot an off-duty Monroe prison officer last month told tall tales.

COVID rates slowly rising locally

COVID-19 case counts have been slowly creeping up since July

Christmas House wants every child in the county to have gifts

An estimated 7,000 children in Snohomish County will benefit from the local charity Christmas House this year.

Snohomish’s food bank director departing to take new courseSnohomish Community Food Bank executive director Elizabeth Durand (left) with donor Erin Webster in a 2022 photo inside the food bank. Du

Elizabeth Durand gave out her famous hugs to any of her food bank clients who’d accept Tuesday, Nov. 21. It was her day to say goodbye after 14 years of being the director of the Snohomish Community Food Bank.

AquaSox future stadium studies to proceed

Efforts to keep the AquaSox in Everett took a step forward last week.

Snohomish sex ed curriculum changes up for review

Educators here may get a little help from late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel and some popular YouTube video producers when they teach sexual health next year.

Park bond would upgrade, fix parks citywide

The East County Parks District is asking voters for new funding for the first time in a decade.

Everett Schools bond asks to replace elementaries, upgrade high schools

Everett School District officials hope the third time will prove a charm in their attempt to pass a capital bond.

Snohomish to look at addressing Pilchuck Park road entryway, but it won’t be easy

The only entry road to Pilchuck Park will need to be relocated away from where it sits today on an eroding riverbank.

Governor's change to restrictions plan ties Snohomish County with King, Pierce counties on effect of COVID limits

A remap to the state's COVID-19 restrictions likely won't mean much will change immediately for Snohomish County until the virus gets more under control, but more heavily emphasizes "flattening the curve" for deciding what can be open.

Adjustments made before Cathcart Crossing land-use appeal is heard Oct. 5

New movement in the appeal of a proposed townhouse development at Cathcart Way and Highway 9 has put a lot back on the table

NEWS BITES for Jan. 22, 2020

Murder suspect still in California jail

Day center on S. Broadway gives women solace while homeless

Two volunteer-staffed groups are reaching out, hand in hand, with some much-needed services for homeless individuals in Snohomish County.

How Everett Police will adhere to police reform laws

Multiple police reform laws that went in effect July 25 will restrict and modify how law enforcement deals with crimes.